Match Report


PortsmouthPortsmouth     BlackpoolBlackpool
Computer Player Computer Player Computer Player Computer Player
Rodolfo LilloR. Lillo60
G
1
G
63Tommy GranvilleT. Granville
Steven NichollsS. Nicholls72
D
2
D
57Stanislas CapronS. Capron
Teddy CrooksT. Crooks62
D
3
D
56Stephen FlintlockS. Flintlock
Diogo CarvalhoD. Carvalho61
D
4
D
54Chris BoertienC. Boertien
Isaiah WestwoodI. Westwood68
M
5
D
53Simon ShiltonS. Shilton
Titus WrightT. Wright66
M
6
M
49Steve SheringhamS. Sheringham
Bruno FariaB. Faria57
M
7captain
M
46Sergio LoureiroS. Loureiro
Simon DrakeS. Drake49
M
captain8
M
45Kevin GemmellK. Gemmell
Warren YoungW. Young76
A
9
A
60Noel HeskeyN. Heskey
Nwankwo VenusN. Venus72
A
10
A
57Duncan HenryD. Henry
David CollymoreD. Collymore57
A
11
A
53Graeme CarragherG. Carragher
 
Peter LinekerP. Lineker59
G
12
D
51Bill WilliamsonB. Williamson
Titus HuckerbyT. Huckerby59
D
13
G
45Achille JörgensenA. Jörgensen
Jason WrightJ. Wright55
A
14
M
41Kevin FroggattK. Froggatt

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Match Report
The air is damp with a fine drizzle here at Fratton Park where Portsmouth play host to Blackpool. A crowd of 8,837 fill this 10,000 capacity stadium.
The pitch is in good condition.
Portsmouth are playing in a 3-4-3 formation while Blackpool appear to be shaped for 4-3-2-1.
Today's match is refereed by Jody Bolton.


0.00
The whistle blows and Blackpool kick off!
2.43
Steven Nicholls kicks a strong pass forward to Isaiah Westwood. Isaiah Westwood flicks a high ball forward to Nwankwo Venus who takes it down. Nwankwo Venus knocks in a cross ball towards David Collymore. Simon Shilton comes in with a late challenge on David Collymore. Penalty not given!!
3.55
Kevin Gemmell flicks a high pass forward to Noel Heskey who brings the ball under control. Noel Heskey knocks in a cross ball towards Graeme Carragher. Graeme Carragher jumps high and flicks the ball with his head. The keeper is on top of it. He makes it look easy!
8.39
Steven Nicholls makes a simple pass to Bruno Faria. Bruno Faria flicks a high ball forward to Warren Young who takes it down. Warren Young knocks in a cross ball which is cleared by the defence.
14.58
Simon Shilton barges into David Collymore. The referee calls over Simon Shilton and shows him a yellow card! David Collymore grimaces as he struggles to run off the knock.
15.39
Diogo Carvalho flicks a high pass forward. Isaiah Westwood collects the pass. Isaiah Westwood brings the ball forward. Isaiah Westwood whips in a cross ball towards David Collymore. David Collymore powers a header at goal but it whistles just wide of the post!
16.42
Diogo Carvalho sees Titus Wright in space ahead and quickly passes the ball. Titus Wright makes a beautiful pass to the feet of Nwankwo Venus. Nwankwo Venus tries a spectacular long range effort. It slams into the side netting. So close!!
20.16
Titus Wright kicks a strong pass forward to David Collymore. David Collymore shoots from 20 yards. The keeper, Tommy Granville, sees it late!! Goal for Portsmouth!
24.22
Sergio Loureiro surges forward with the ball. Sergio Loureiro tries a spectacular long range effort but connects badly, narrowly missing the linesman!
26.48
With great vision, Isaiah Westwood plays the ball forward to David Collymore. David Collymore knocks in a cross ball towards Nwankwo Venus. Nwankwo Venus heads the ball goalwards. Magnificent save by Tommy Granville!
28.30
Stephen Flintlock flicks a high pass forward. Kevin Gemmell collects the pass. Kevin Gemmell flicks a high pass forward. Noel Heskey controls it well on his chest. Noel Heskey shoots from long range but it's well over the bar!
33.59
Titus Wright flicks a high ball forward to David Collymore who takes it down. David Collymore knocks in a poor cross ball which is cleared easily by Chris Boertien.
36.48
Showing composure, Kevin Gemmell plays the ball forward to Duncan Henry. Duncan Henry knocks in a cross ball towards Noel Heskey. Noel Heskey whips the ball goalwards with his head but slams it into the crowd!
39.17
Teddy Crooks sees Simon Drake in space ahead and quickly passes the ball. Simon Drake knocks the ball forward to David Collymore. David Collymore knocks in a cross ball but it is too close to Tommy Granville who gathers it comfortably.
42.25
Stephen Flintlock passes the ball forward to Kevin Gemmell. Kevin Gemmell kicks a strong pass forward to Graeme Carragher. Graeme Carragher knocks in a cross ball but it is headed clear by Steven Nicholls.
44.20
Steven Nicholls flicks a high pass forward to Titus Wright who brings the ball under control. Titus Wright makes a simple pass to Warren Young. Warren Young lofts in a cross ball towards David Collymore. David Collymore fearlessly jumps in, powering the ball goalwards with his head but it is tipped over by Tommy Granville.
45.00
It's a corner kick which Simon Drake takes quickly, playing the ball short to Warren Young. Warren Young heads the ball, flicking it across the into the box. Sergio Loureiro reaches the ball and heads it out of the danger area!
45.00
The referee blows for the end of the first half

Both teams emerge for the second half. Portsmouth appear unchanged since the first half. Blackpool also appear unchanged since the first half.

45.00
Portsmouth kick off the second half!
47.20
Teddy Crooks flicks a high pass forward. Isaiah Westwood holds off his marker to collect the ball on his thigh. With great vision, Isaiah Westwood plays the ball forward to David Collymore. David Collymore cuts inside the box! David Collymore comes in from the left and smashes a shot from 12 yards out but it's a lousy effort!
49.35
Bruno Faria hits a low pass to Warren Young. Warren Young shoots from outside the area but it scrapes just over the bar. Good effort!
51.46
Steve Sheringham controls the ball well before passing to his team mate, Graeme Carragher. Graeme Carragher threads a neat, attacking ball through to Duncan Henry. Teddy Crooks barges into Duncan Henry. Duncan Henry appeals for a penalty! Given!!
51.46
The referee points to the spot..
52.12
Duncan Henry slowly runs up. The keeper is sent the wrong way and the ball is placed into the top left corner. Goal!
55.15
Sergio Loureiro kicks a strong pass forward to Duncan Henry. Duncan Henry knocks in a cross ball but it is too close to Rodolfo Lillo who gathers it comfortably.
61.01
Sergio Loureiro makes a beautiful pass to the feet of Graeme Carragher. Graeme Carragher knocks in a cross ball towards Duncan Henry. Duncan Henry connects with the ball, driving a powerful header at goal. The ball edges inside the post - goal!!
66.27
Chris Boertien makes a simple pass to Kevin Gemmell. Kevin Gemmell flicks the ball to his team mate, Duncan Henry. Duncan Henry knocks in a cross ball towards Noel Heskey. Noel Heskey beats his man to it with a header. The ball is well placed but the keeper is a match for it. Fabulous stop!
67.28
Sergio Loureiro barges into Titus Wright. The referee calls over Sergio Loureiro and shows him a yellow card! Titus Wright gets up, but that knock is affecting his game.
69.46
Chris Boertien deftly passes the ball to his team mate, Steve Sheringham. With a delightful solo run, Steve Sheringham stretches the opposition's defence. Steve Sheringham knocks in a cross ball which is cleared by the defence.
75.14
Chris Boertien makes a simple pass to Sergio Loureiro. Sergio Loureiro makes a probing pass to Noel Heskey. Noel Heskey whips in a cross ball towards Duncan Henry. Duncan Henry outjumps his marker and heads the ball goalward. Rodolfo Lillo picks it out of the air!
77.32
Portsmouth have made a substitution with Jason Wright replacing Bruno Faria .Blackpool have made 3 substitutions with Bill Williamson replacing Stanislas Capron, Achille Jörgensen replacing Kevin Gemmell and Kevin Froggatt replacing Noel Heskey .
79.13
Teddy Crooks kicks a strong pass forward to Isaiah Westwood. Isaiah Westwood flicks a high ball forward to Nwankwo Venus who takes it down. Nwankwo Venus knocks in a poor cross ball which is cleared easily by Simon Shilton.
83.32
Diogo Carvalho chips the ball to his team mate, Jason Wright. Jason Wright threads the ball through to Warren Young. Warren Young lofts in a cross ball towards Nwankwo Venus. Nwankwo Venus flicks the ball with his head. The shot is on target but blocked by Bill Williamson. That should have been a goal!
84.37
Jason Wright advances with the ball. Jason Wright whips in a cross ball towards David Collymore. David Collymore gets a glancing touch on the cross ball but it whistles just wide of the post!
89.40
Sergio Loureiro chips the ball to his team mate, Graeme Carragher. Graeme Carragher shoots from long range but couldn't keep it down. It goes high into the crowd!
90.00
The referee blows for full-time

Match Statistics
 

Portsmouth

Blackpool
Goals
1
2
Shots on Target
4
5
Shots off Target
5
4
Offsides
0
0
Fouls
1
2
Yellow Cards
0
2
Red Cards
0
0

Possession
56%
44%
Play Area
27.4%
39.3%
33.3%

Scorers
David Collymore 20
Duncan Henry 52 (p), 61

Man of the Match
The man of the match was awarded to Duncan Henry of Blackpool

Match Ratings
1.Rodolfo Lillo (GK)
7
2.Steven Nicholls (DEF)
6
3.Teddy Crooks (DEF)
7
4.Diogo Carvalho (DEF)
7
5.Isaiah Westwood (MID)
8
6.Titus Wright (MID)
8
7.Bruno Faria (MID)
6
8.Simon Drake (MID)
6
9.Warren Young (ATT)
6
10.Nwankwo Venus (ATT)
7
11.David Collymore (ATT)goal scored
9
 
12.Peter Lineker (GK)
0
13.Titus Huckerby (DEF)
0
14.Jason Wright (ATT)
7

1.Tommy Granville (GK)
7
2.Stanislas Capron (DEF)
6
3.Stephen Flintlock (DEF)
6
4.Chris Boertien (DEF)
6
5.Simon Shilton (DEF)yellow card
5
6.Steve Sheringham (MID)
6
7.Sergio Loureiro (MID)yellow card
7
8.Kevin Gemmell (MID)
7
9.Noel Heskey (ATT)
6
10.Duncan Henry (ATT)goal scoredgoal scored
9
11.Graeme Carragher (ATT)
7
 
12.Bill Williamson (DEF)
6
13.Achille Jörgensen (GK)
6
14.Kevin Froggatt (MID)
6